CSSD Loaner Instrument Management 2

Question 1

What is a 'tray audit' in the context of loaner instrument management?

Accepted Answer

Verification that all items on the inventory sheet are present in the set

Answer

A tray audit involves checking each item in the loaner set against the vendor's inventory list to confirm completeness before and after processing.

Question 2

When a loaner set contains implantable devices, what additional monitoring step is required per AAMI ST79?

Accepted Answer

A biological indicator whose results are confirmed before the implant is used

Answer

AAMI ST79 requires a biological indicator for every load containing implants, and results must be confirmed prior to use of the implant except in documented emergencies.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a 'loaner log' in the CSSD?

Accepted Answer

To track receipt, processing, sterilization, and return of loaner instruments

Answer

A loaner log creates a traceable record of the entire lifecycle of borrowed instruments — from arrival through sterilization to return — supporting accountability and regulatory compliance.

Question 4

When a loaner instrument set is found to have a damaged item upon receipt, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Document the damage, notify the vendor, and segregate the damaged item

Answer

Damage must be documented immediately, the vendor notified, and the item segregated to prevent inadvertent use of a compromised instrument.

Question 5

Why should loaner instrument sets be kept physically separate from the facility's owned instrument sets in CSSD?

Accepted Answer

To prevent mixing, ensure proper return, and maintain accountability

Answer

Keeping loaner sets separate prevents items from being mixed into the permanent inventory, ensures all items are returned to the vendor, and maintains a clear chain of accountability.

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CSSD Loaner Instrument Management 2